Have you been bitten or attacked by a dog?

Unlike other states, California does not have a “one free bite” ordinance for dogs. California Civil Code Section 3342 states that the owner of a dog who bites or attacks is liable for any injuries causes.  This is regardless of whether the owner believes their dog to be vicious.  In cases where you have been bitten or attacked, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before, you may still be compensated for emotional and physical injuries.

Most homeowners’ coverage includes dog bites and attacks.  In general, insurance companies will do whatever they feel is necessary to prevent paying on a dog bite or dog attack claim filed against a policy.  They may try to prove that you provoked the dog in some way and in some cases they try to insinuate that you should have assumed the dog would attack you.  Insurance companies will also attempt to prove that you as the victim caused the dog to bite or attack you.

At Rizio & Nelson we understand you need a competent dog bite lawyer. We are here to ensure that insurance companies cannot avoid claims.  Many will claim that a dog’s prior behavior should not be taken into consideration when reaching a settlement caused by a personal injury claim as a result of a dog bite or attack.  The personal injury attorneys at Rizio & Nelson are committed to ensuring that the dogs past attacks are taken into consideration.

If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog, you need to know your rights. At Rizio & Nelson, Inland Empire’s Dog Bite Lawyers, we will meet with you for a free consultation and tell you if you are entitled to compensation for a dog bite or dog attack.  Don’t let the homeowner or insurance company tell you that you can’t be compensated for a dog bite or dog attack.

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